Sirius XM satellite radio to start holiday channels Monday

Nov. 12, 2010

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Biltmore Estate has its holiday decorations up. The Asheville Holiday Parade is next Saturday. So it should be no surprise that seasonal music is showing up on the radio.

Sirius XM Satellite Radio will turn on two holilday-themed channels on Monday, with more to come on Dec. 1.

The Holiday Traditions Channel will showcase tunes from the 1940s-60s, by such acts as Bing Crosby and Andy Williams. Find it on channel 4 on both Sirius and XM radios. This temporarily replaces the 40s on 4 programming that's usually on that channel space.

Holly (found on Sirius 3 and XM 23) has contemporary holiday music plus traditional tunes by John Mayer, Colbie Caillat, Josh Groban and more. This is the usual home of the Love channel, which is taking a break during the season.

Also starting on Dec. 1 are Holiday Pops (Sirius 79 and XM 77) with carols by classical musicians and Country Christmas (Sirius 62, XM 10). These channels temporarily replace the pops and Roadhouse classic country services.